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Penguin C Mk2 at Ukraine

Edge Autonomy Penguin C Mk2 is a long-endurance fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Originally developed by UAV Factory in Latvia and subsequently acquired by Edge Autonomy, the aircraft uses battery-electric propulsion to achieve over 20 hours of continuous flight endurance. It is operated by military and government agencies across multiple countries for extended aerial observation and data collection.

Penguin C Mk2 by Edge Autonomy · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Drones

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Penguin C UAS provided to Ukraine as part of U.S. military aid packages for use against Russian forces.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Penguin C Mk2 at Ukraine.

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Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-14
Model
Penguin C Mk2
Company
Edge Autonomy
Location
Ukraine
Operator
Edge Autonomy
Status
operational
First seen
2024-01-01
ID
b824aed8-f68c-4815-91c6-287fa91e3399

Timeline

  1. Jan 2024
    First recorded
    Penguin C Mk2 first documented operating at Ukraine.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. Redwire expands into defense with $925 million purchase of Edge Autonomy · https://spacenews.com/redwire-expands-into-defense-with-925-million-purchase-of-edge-autonomy/ · 2024-01-01
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-14

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-14

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

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Common questions

What is the Penguin C Mk2 deployment at Ukraine?
Penguin C Mk2, built by Edge Autonomy, is recorded as a deployment at Ukraine on the DEPLOY registry. Edge Autonomy operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Penguin C Mk2 at Ukraine?
Edge Autonomy, the manufacturer of Penguin C Mk2, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Penguin C Mk2 deployment at Ukraine go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting January 1, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Penguin C Mk2 deployment at Ukraine?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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